Santa Clarita City Briefs

City and 661-Arts Host FREE Music Industry Panel Discussion

January 30, 2012

If you’ve been looking to break into the music business, but aren’t sure where you’d fit or how to do it, then join the City and 661-Arts for a FREE music-industry focused panel session on Wednesday, February 1, at 6 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall. Four music industry veterans will discuss their unique careers and provide insight about career opportunities to help those seeking a career in music find a path. No RSVP necessary.

For more information about the panel discussion email jbarber@santa-clarita.com.

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Santa Clarita Valencia Library Offers Four Book Clubs for Youth and Families

January 27, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valencia Library is offering four book clubs for youth and family to join beginning January through May.

Harry Potter Book Club - Get together every third Thursday of every month, January through May, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. to discuss all books of the Harry Potter series beginning with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Valencia Library
Science Book Club – Explore books about science, technology and inventions every third Wednesday every month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
Family Read Aloud Book Club – Families can enjoy a monthly sample of classic and new read-aloud books every fourth Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
Teen Genre Book Club – Select teen books chosen every month and discuss with friends every fourth Wednesday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Valencia Library.

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For more information about the Valencia Library Book Clubs visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com or call (661) 259-8942. The Valencia Library is located at 23743 Valencia Blvd.

Tags: Book Club, children, Family, Family Read Aloud Book Club, Harry Potter Book Club, Science Book Club, Teen Genre Book Club, Valencia Library, youth
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2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide and Calendar

January 27, 2012

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The 2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide is now available on the City’s Green Santa Clarita website. The Green Guide shows a list of events like Earth Arbor Day and Bike to Work Day happening throughout the year along with green tips and information.

For more information about the Santa Clarita Green Guide, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.

Tags: 2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide, bike to work day, earth arbor day, green santa clarita, waste management
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Around Town: Main Street in Old Town Newhall

January 27, 2012

The First two pictures in this post are of Main Street in Old Town Newhall. The pictures were taken from the new Old Town Newhall Library which currently is under construction.

Main Street incorporates wooden sidewalks, brick pavers, new landscape, hardscape, street furniture, new and decorative streetlights to make the area pedestrian friendly.

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2012 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Performer Spotlight: John Hustead, Jim Townsley and Dave Thornbury

January 26, 2012

Santa Clarita City Briefs is spotlighting performers appearing at the 2012 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, at the Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio. The festival is running from April 19 – 22 in Santa Clarita, California.

John Hustead has appeared at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival for the last 13 years as well as entertaining at many Western festivals and parades around the state. With his expertise is riding and roping he has entertained thousands over the years.

Cowboy Trick Roper, Jim Townsley, of Los Angeles entertains audiences with his charoo style of rope handling in colorful cowboy dress. Look for the tall Cowboy on stilts swinging a mean lariat.

Chapmaker Dave Thornbury grew up trick riding and roping on Midwestern fair and rodeo circuits. Dave moved to California in the mid 70’s and since that time has worked at Calabasas Saddlery as well as performing at Calabasas Ranch and other events around the country.

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The Santa Clarita Activities Center is Available for Childrens Birthday Parties

January 26, 2012

Residents can celebrate their child’s birthday party at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. Children, 5 – 10 years old, can enjoy fun themes like “It’s Carnival Time”, “Be a Sports Star”, “Pirates Treasure”, “Princess Jewels” or ”Rock Star”. There are three time slots available each weekend – Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 12 pm and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The Santa Clarita Activities Center provides the space, decorations, invitations, and two fun filled hours of entertainment led by enthusiastic party hosts. A popcorn machine with free popcorn is also included. Games are available which include musical chairs, dodge ball, parachute games, freeze dance, relay races and many more. Food is not included.

For details call the Santa Clarita Activities Center at (661)250-3703.

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Residents Encouraged to Apply for Planning Commission Vacancy, Deadline February 8

January 25, 2012

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The City of Santa Clarita is seeking applications for Planning Commissioner. An unscheduled vacancy resulted when former Commissioner Bill Kennedy resigned in December. Applications and three letters of recommendation will be accepted through the deadline, February 8.

The five-member Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council and responsible for reviewing development projects in Santa Clarita. The commission also formulates and prepares general policy recommendations for the City Council. Each Commissioner is appointed by a City Councilmember and then must be approved by a majority of the City Council. The current vacancy is under Councilmember Bob Kellar.

For further information or to obtain an application for the Planning Commission vacancy, click here or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 255-4391.

Tags: Application for Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Commission Vacancy
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Community Needs Assessment Meeting Tonight at City Hall Century Room at 7 p.m.

January 25, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents, local business owners and stakeholders to attend a Community Needs Assessment Meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Century Room. The meeting will discuss the needs of lower-income residents in the areas of affordable housing, infrastructure, supportive services, and economic development.

Residents may also provide input regarding CDBG funded programs by participating in an 18 question Community Needs Assessment survey available online now through February 1.

For more information on the Community Development Block Grant Program or the Community Needs Assessment Meeting, contact Community Development Project Technician Terasa Sullivan at (661) 255-4368 or visit the Affordable Housing webpage. The City Hall Century Room is located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard.

Tags: city hall, Survey, Century Room, Community Needs Assessment Meeting, Affordable Housing
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